Celebrity status

Being recognized is something Gauff is going to have to get used to.

Her accomplishments have transcended the sport and the teenager has amassed a cult following of A-list celebrity stars -- including NBA legend Magic Johnson, artist Jaden Smith and former first lady Michelle Obama, her favorite fan to date.

But it's praise from within her profession which seems to have had the biggest impact on the precocious youngster.

Seven-time champion Serena Williams applauded Gauff for her incredible run, saying the teenager is on a "different level."

Equal pay

Just like the Williams sisters, Gauff has showed early signs that she will use her fame for social good.

Her incredible run coincided with the US Women's soccer team's triumphant World Cup in France, and Gauff is keen for them to get the recognition they deserve.

"I was so happy for them," she said, admitting to missing some of the final in order to attend practice at Wimbledon.

"Those ladies have really fought there way and I hope that one day they can achieve equal pay. In tennis, we are very deserving of equal pay [...] and I believe that it should be like that in every sport."